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  • 3rd runway opens at Sea-Tac with takeoff Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:52PMAfter 16 years of legal battles, site preparation and construction, the first plane to use the new third runway at Sea-Tac Airport for a passenger flight departed Thursday afternoon.
  • Early findings in airplane crash may happen soon, official says Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:37PMFederal authorities continue to investigate the cause of a Friday night plane crash in East Naples that injured four people. The plane had been heading north on a runway at the Wing South Airpark, a small private runway in East Naples. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said an FAA representative had been sent to the site of the crash, just north of the runway in a ...
  • 3 US airports open new runways amid economic woes Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:37PMPlanes began taking off from new multimillion-dollar runways at three U.S. airports on Thursday with aviation officials heralding the increased capacity as crucial to reducing delays, even in the face of a slumping economy and a projected decline in domestic flights this winter.
  • 3 US airports open new runways amid economic woes Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:31PMThu, Nov 20, 2008 (6:09 p.m.)
  • No injuries as plane makes emergency landing Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:17PMBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say no one was injured when a small plane made an emergency landing in a field near Bloomington and hit a tree. Pilot Larry Gering told police the plane stalled Thursday morning.
  • Meteor lights up the sky Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:11PMWas it a plane -- crashing? Or maybe a "flaring" at a local refinery? Nope, the glowing object in the sky Thursday came from much farther away....
  • Fewer Holiday Airport Headaches? Maybe Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:48PMSpecial family lanes should be working at all U.S. airport security checkpoints by Thanksgiving.
  • Wada property still key for the city Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:30PMOntario — Ontario city officials are still looking for ways to make Ontario more attractive to large businesses that may be searching for a new place to call home.
  • Dulles International Airport Opens Fourth Runway Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 1:04PMDulles International Airport opened a fourth runway this morning, an early gift for holiday travelers.
  • DTH Archives Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:40PMOrange County commissioners are worried UNC’s planning for a new airport leaves them on the sidelines. They’re scared this also means no room for residents’ input.
  • Daschle to take health post, another familiar face Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:39PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama is enlisting former Senate leader Tom Daschle as his health secretary, embracing a third Washington insider in the early stages of Cabinet-building by the president-elect who promised change.
  • Fraud jury convicts ex-judge Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:28PMAfter deliberating for two days, a jury yesterday agreed with the federal government that former state Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce committed insurance fraud. Mr.
  • The Next Generation Up in the Air: Cost and switchover delay air-traffic system to replace radar Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:20PMA World War II-era air-traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel though an upgrade to a satellite-based system has languished in the planning stages for more than 10 years.
  • Who’s in the running for Obama administration jobs Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:11PMWho’s in the running for Obama administration jobs
  • Report: Impacts of airport upgrade minimal Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:06PMAn upgrading and expansion of the Ravalli County Airport would have an insignificant cumulative impact on air quality, farmland, wetlands, wildlife and nearby homes, according to a final draft environmental assessment.
  • Officials: Daschle accepts HHS Cabinet post Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:06PMWASHINGTON — Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said Wednesday.
  • Dem officials: Daschle accepts HHS Cabinet post Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:01PMFormer Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has accepted President-elect Barack Obama’s offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Democratic officials said today.
  • Bush Moves to Help Travelers Avoid Holiday "Nightmare" Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 2:00PMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, President Bush says his administration is taking steps to prevent flight delays and other travel frustrations.
  • FAA Issues Alert For a Fuel Pump On Boeing 737s Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:53PMFAA Issues Alert For a Fuel Pump On Boeing 737s
  • Morris can buy land to extend airport runway Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:35PMA $3.5 million federal grant will allow the city of Morris to proceed with the acquisition of land needed to extend the airport runway 500 feet to the north.
  • FAA Orders Emergency Inspection Of 560 Boeing 737s: WSJ Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:23PMFAA Orders Emergency Inspection Of 560 Boeing 737s: WSJ
  • Last Added Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 1:19PMWhat went wrong? Two men died and one suffered severe burns when a small plane crashed and burned in a densely wooded area of the Coconino National Forest above Sedona on Thursday, Nov. 13, around 4:45 p.m.
  • Aviation Congestion and Transportation Safety Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:09PMWashington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please be seated. Madam Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. Thank you for the reception. I am honored to be with the men and women who work here at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
  • New fueling system in store for Libby Airport Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:05PMA new two-tank fueling system is in the works for Libby Airport. Tim Orthmeyer, an engineer with Morrison Maierle, told Lincoln County commissioners last week that the project would cost an estimated $340,000.
  • Disaster Drill Brings Area Agencies Together Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:02PMA Wallace Community College bus crashed into an airplane taxiing onto the runway in a disaster drill today. It takes mock disasters like these to make sure emergency responders are ready to handle any situation.
  • Bush on travel: No nightmare for Christmas Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:00PM WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- To keep the holiday travel season from becoming "The Nightmare Before Christmas," U.S. President George Bush Bush opened military airspace to civilian flights.
  • MIdwest air corridor opened for holidays Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:48PM WASHINGTON — Anticipating another holiday travel crunch, President Bush said on Tuesday that his administration was taking steps to prevent frustrating flight delays during the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons.
  • Office of Commercial Space Transportation; Notice of Availability and Request for Comment on a Final Environmental ... Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:26PMUnder the Proposed Action, the FAA would issue a Launch Site Operator License to NMSA to operate a launch facility capable of accommodating both horizontal and vertical launches of suborbital launch vehicles (LVs).
  • Overflow forces update postponement Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:06PM Even after more than 100 people crowded into the board of selectmen’s hearing room on Monday, people still remained shoulder to shoulder in the hallway and stairwell.
  • FAA checking aircraft complaint Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:03PMThe Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a complaint about Hillsboro Aviation, which grounded all of its planes for about a week in mid-September after one of its helicopters ran into trouble in Texas. Owner Max Lyons said the helicopter failed...
  • Bush trying again to stem holiday flight delays (7:23 a.m.) Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:56PM WASHINGTON (AP) — Anticipating another holiday travel crunch, President Bush today said his administration is taking steps to prevent the frustrating flight delays many travelers experience at U.S. airports.
  • Bush hopes to ease holiday travel congestion Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 12:30PMCorridors of military airspace will be temporarily opened to commercial airliners during the holiday season in an effort to alleviate heavy traffic, President Bush announced Tuesday.
  • Whistle-blower at DFW files claim against FAA Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 2:20PM Associated Press - November 17, 2008 3:05 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - A controller who reported that the Federal Aviation Administration covered up safety issues at Dallas-Fort Worth International...
  • FCity native G&F officer dies in crash Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:57PMLITTLE ROCK (AP) — An Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officer died Sunday in a helicopter crash in central Arkansas while patrolling for violators of a ban on deer hunting at night.
  • Jet lands in Philly minus nose gear Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:38PMPHILADELPHIA (AP) — A US Airways Express airliner slid down a runway Sunday during an emergency landing without its nose landing gear. No injuries were reported.
  • Air traffic controller who complained of safety cover-up files $800,000 claim against FAA Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:24PMDALLAS (AP) - An air traffic controller who told authorities that the Federal Aviation Administration covered up safety issues at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has filed a discrimination claim charging the agency with refusing to promote her because of her complaints.
  • 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Helicopter Crash Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:53PMAn Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officer dies in a helicopter crash in central Arkansas while patrolling for violators of a ban on deer hunting at night.
  • NTSB releases report on fatal Gainesville area plane crash Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:51PMThe National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on an airplane crash that killed all three people aboard on Nov. 7 at the eastern edge of the Gainesville Regional Airport.
  • Requirements for Private Aircraft Arriving and Departing the U.S. Fact Sheet Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 12:33PMU.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has enacted new rules changing the procedure for private aircraft to provide advance notice of their intended arrival or departure, and submit manifests of the persons on board. Private aircraft are defined as any aircraft, other than government or military, which are not engaged in carrying passengers or cargo for compensation. The new process is similar ...
  • Vicksburg Seeks Funding For Local Airport Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:09AMThe city of Vicksburg is seeking federal funding to develop the municipal airport on U.S. Highway 61 South.
  • Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Philly Airport Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:57PMA US Airways Express flight made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday after trouble with its front landing gear.
  • Police: Pilot In Small Plane Crash Was Intoxicated Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 10:22AMThe pilot of a small airplane that crashed near unincorporated Downers Grove late Saturday was operating the plane while intoxicated, officials said Sunday.
  • UPDATE: Cessna Clips West Suburban Home, Pilot Walks Away, Charged With Intoxica Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 9:53AMA small airplane, on its way to a private air park in the southwest suburbs late Saturday, clipped the roof of a home, damaging the home and a nearby car, crashed into some trees and flipped over. Its pilot then climbed out of the plane, got into a car, and drove away.
  • Plane hits house near Downers Grove Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:56AMA small airplane, on its way to a private air park in the southwest suburbs late Saturday, clipped the roof of a home, damaging the home and a nearby car, crashed into some trees and flipped over. Its pilot then climbed out of the plane, got into a car, and drove away. He was later found at a hom
  • Flight lands with cracked windshield Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:41AM MYRTLE BEACH
  • New lanes ease travel for families, special-needs flyers Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:02AMVIDEO: Airport Security I
  • Endeavour Blasts Into Orbit In Procedure Perfect Launch Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:17PMThe space shuttle Endeavour blasted off late Friday carrying seven American astronauts on a "home improvement" mission that will expand living quarters on the Space Station.
  • FAA starts amnesty plan for D/FW air tower errors Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:53PMThe Federal Aviation Administration has started a new amnesty program for air traffic controllers in Dallas/Fort Worth aimed at improving air safety by making sure operating errors are reported and resolved.
  • Six years at sea fulfilled lifelong dream for retired Navy officer Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:52AM An occasional series about southern New Jersey residents who recently died, leaving lasting marks on their community, their neighborhood, their friends or families.
  • Runway work could snarl flights Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 4:55AMAn American Airlines jetliner taxis toward a runway in July. Runway work at McCarran could worsen flight delays this winter. Photo by John Gurzinski /Review-Journal file photo.